BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ExcelNotes - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ExcelNotes X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://excelnotes.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ExcelNotes REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013 DTSTAMP:20260510T144040 CREATED:20251112T055143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T055143Z UID:10000757-1762905600-1791849599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Lady of Aparecida Day (Brazil) DESCRIPTION:Our Lady of Aparecida Day honors Nossa Senhora Aparecida\, the patron saint of Brazil. The day commemorates the 1717 discovery of a small clay statue of the Virgin Mary by fishermen in the Paraíba River\, which became a symbol of hope and faith. Over centuries\, devotion to Our Lady of Aparecida grew into one of Brazil's most cherished traditions. Millions of pilgrims visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of Aparecida\, one of the largest churches in the world\, to pay tribute. \nWhen is Lady of Aparecida Day?\nLady of Aparecida Day in Brazil is celebrated on October 12 every year. \nThe following is the list of Lady of Aparecida Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2020Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2021Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2022Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2023Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2024Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2025Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2026Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2027Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2028Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2029Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2030Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2031Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2032Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2033Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2034Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2035Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2036Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2037Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2039Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2040Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2041Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2042Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2043Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2044Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2045Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2046Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2047Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2048Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2049Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Lady of Aparecida Day?\nThe devotion to Our Lady of Aparecida began in October 1717\, in the small village of Guaratinguetá\, in the Paraíba Valley of São Paulo state. Local fishermen were struggling to catch fish in the Paraíba River as they prepared for the visit of a regional governor\, Dom Pedro de Almeida e Portugal\, Count of Assumar. \nThree fishermen\, Domingos Garcia\, João Alves\, and Filipe Pedroso\, prayed to the Virgin Mary for help. Casting their nets\, they first pulled up a small clay statue of a headless figure from the river. When they cast their nets again\, they found the missing head. After retrieving and cleaning the statue\, they continued fishing\, and to their astonishment\, their nets filled with fish. \nThe fishermen took this as a miracle\, and word of the event spread quickly. The little dark-skinned clay statue\, later recognized as Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception\, came to be affectionately called Nossa Senhora Aparecida\, meaning "Our Lady Who Appeared". \nThe statue was first kept in the home of Filipe Pedroso\, where neighbors gathered to pray. Reports of miracles and healings attributed to Our Lady of Aparecida multiplied\, and devotion to her spread across the region. In 1745\, a small chapel was built to house the statue\, and by 1834\, a larger church\, the Old Basilica\, was constructed to accommodate growing numbers of pilgrims. \nIn 1904\, Pope Pius X authorized the canonical coronation of Our Lady of Aparecida\, officially recognizing her as a sacred symbol of devotion. Later\, in 1930\, Pope Pius XI declared her the Patroness of Brazil\, cementing her status as a national spiritual figure. \nThe Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida\, built to replace the older church\, began construction in 1955 and was completed in 1980. That same year\, Pope John Paul II visited Brazil and consecrated the new basilica\, recognizing it as one of the largest Marian shrines in the world. In 1980\, the Brazilian government officially established October 12 as a national holiday dedicated to Our Lady of Aparecida\, blending religious reverence with cultural celebration. \nToday\, millions of pilgrims visit the Basilica of Aparecida each year\, especially on October 12\, walking\, cycling or even traveling long distances on foot to express devotion and gratitude. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/lady-of-aparecida-day-brazil/ CATEGORIES:Christianity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Lady-of-Aparecida-Day-Brazil.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251222 DTSTAMP:20260510T144040 CREATED:20251017T051758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T051758Z UID:10000732-1766275200-1766361599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Winter Solstice (Macau) DESCRIPTION:The Winter Solstice\, known as Dongzhi Festival\, marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. Rooted in ancient Chinese tradition\, it symbolizes balance\, renewal\, and family unity. Families gather for special meals\, often featuring tangyuan (sweet glutinous rice balls) that represent harmony and reunion. In Macau\, it is a time for both ancestral remembrance and joyful gatherings\, reflecting the city's blend of tradition and togetherness. \nWhen is the Winter Solstice?\nThe Winter Solstice is celebrated in Macau around December 21 or 22 each year. \nThe following is the list of the Winter Solstice from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Winter SolsticeDec 21\, 2020Monday \n \n Winter SolsticeDec 21\, 2021Tuesday \n \n Winter SolsticeDec 22\, 2022Thursday \n \n Winter SolsticeDec 22\, 2023Friday \n \n Winter SolsticeDec 21\, 2024Saturday \n \n Winter SolsticeDec 21\, 2025Sunday \n \n Winter SolsticeDec 22\, 2026Tuesday \n \n Winter SolsticeDec 22\, 2027Wednesday \n \n Winter SolsticeDec 21\, 2028Thursday \n \n Winter SolsticeDec 21\, 2029Friday \n \n Winter SolsticeDec 22\, 2030Sunday \n \n Winter SolsticeDec 22\, 2031Monday \n \n Winter SolsticeDec 21\, 2032Wednesday \n \n Winter SolsticeDec 21\, 2033Thursday \n \n Winter SolsticeDec 22\, 2034Friday \n \n Winter SolsticeDec 22\, 2035Saturday \n \n Winter SolsticeDec 21\, 2036Monday \n \n Winter SolsticeDec 21\, 2037Tuesday \n \n Winter SolsticeDec 22\, 2038Wednesday \n \n Winter SolsticeDec 22\, 2039Thursday \n \n Winter SolsticeDec 21\, 2040Saturday \n \n Winter SolsticeDec 21\, 2041Sunday \n \n Winter SolsticeDec 22\, 2042Monday \n \n Winter SolsticeDec 22\, 2043Tuesday \n \n Winter SolsticeDec 21\, 2044Thursday \n \n Winter SolsticeDec 21\, 2045Friday \n \n Winter SolsticeDec 22\, 2046Saturday \n \n Winter SolsticeDec 22\, 2047Sunday \n \n Winter SolsticeDec 21\, 2048Tuesday \n \n Winter SolsticeDec 21\, 2049Wednesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of the Winter Solstice?\nThe Winter Solstice Festival is one of the most ancient and culturally significant celebrations in Chinese tradition\, deeply rooted in astronomy\, philosophy\, and family values. Its observance in Macau\, as in much of the Chinese world\, reflects a blend of ancestral reverence\, seasonal transition and family unity. \nThe festival dates back more than 2\,000 years to the Han Dynasty (206 BCE – 220 CE)\, though its origins can be traced even earlier to the study of the solar calendar and yin-yang philosophy. Ancient Chinese astronomers determined the Winter Solstice to be the day when yin (darkness\, cold) reaches its peak and yang (light\, warmth) begins to grow again\, symbolizing the rebirth of sunlight and the renewal of life. This understanding made the Winter Solstice a time to celebrate the balance of nature and the cyclical rhythm of the universe. \nTraditionally\, emperors held grand Heaven Worship ceremonies to pray for prosperity and harmony in the coming year. Over time\, the festival evolved into a family-centered observance\, emphasizing reunion\, gratitude\, and respect for ancestors. \nIn Macau\, where Chinese and Portuguese cultures coexist\, the Winter Solstice remains a cherished local tradition. Families gather for ancestral offerings and reunion meals\, often featuring tangyuan (sweet glutinous rice balls) symbolizing unity and completeness. In southern China and Macau\, the festival is often regarded as "more important than the New Year"\, as it represents the turning point toward longer days and renewed hope. \nToday\, the Winter Solstice in Macau is celebrated quietly yet meaningfully\, combining ancestral remembrance\, family gatherings\, and culinary traditions\, a reflection of the city's enduring respect for balance\, togetherness\, and the natural order. 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